New Xbox One controller will have a standard headphone jack

Microsoft is planning to release a refreshed Xbox One controller next month, complete with a new headphone jack. The software giant has revealed its plans in a Xbox One support article, noting that new controllers "released after June 2015" will include a new 3.5mm audio port to connect any type of headphones. Existing Xbox One controllers do not include a headphone jack, and owners have to purchase a separate stereo headset adapter to use headphones with the controller.

Microsoft is planning its own E3 press event on June 15th, so it’s reasonable to assume this updated controller will be part of the announcements at the show. However, a new controller does raise some interesting questions. The current stereo headset adapter provides...